Marissa Claughan - Vocals, cello, melodica, songs.
Patrick Gradwell - Guitars, songs.
Craig Steer - Bass, keyboards.
David Lane - Drums, percussion & tattoos
Influences
Joni Mitchell, Kathryn Williams, Ron Sexsmith, PJ Harvey, Beth Orton, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, Elliott Smith, Joanne Newsham, Tracey Chapman, Manic Street Preachers, Keane, The Sundays, James Brown, The Carpenters, Simon & Garfunkel, Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis + more when we can think of them.
Sounds Like
Pretty and melodic, the Launderette Poets sound is hard to pin down. People have said that that the sound is a fusion of the styles of Eddi Reader, PJ Harvey, Beth Orton, Radiohead, The Carpenters, Joni Mitchell, Jeff Buckley and Kathryn Williams to name a few.
Get hold of a CD and decide for yourself - only £5 inc P&P.
Launderette Poets is the musical collaboration of Marissa Claughan and Patrick Gradwell who began writing songs in 2003 when they met whilst studying music at university. After receiving positive feedback from listeners they soon realised that their music had a future outside of the classroom and continued their partnership beyond graduation.
Musically and lyrically Launderette Poets bring depth and sincerity to their songwriting, drawing on their different musical histories to create the pretty, melodic sound that has become their forte.
Lead vocals and cello are Marissa's responsibility, whilst the guitars are played by Patrick. Bass and keyboard parts are played by Craig Steer, who also does about a million other things for which Launderette Poets are eternally grateful.
Take a listen and let the band know what you think.
Hey guys, i havn't been on myspace since i was like, 16.. Haha and i just remembered you from looking at my comment well, how is it going the music is still going i see, i shall be having a listen :)x
Hallo. Just thought I'd let you know, we played one of your tracks recently on our show. Your music is stunning. Stay in touch and let us know of your gigs and new recordings. Cheers - jools
Just thought I'd let you know, I played one of your tracks on the show:
THE MIX 3.2 - 9th MARCH 2009
Check the podcast audio player on the home page or go to: http://www.switchpod.com/users/drystoneradio/feed.xml (playing out on 106.9FM, across West Yorkshire over the next couple of weeks) Read the blog to see the full playlist. Cheers for making great music! Stay tuned.
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